About Me

Hi, I'm Melissa Benson. I am going to explore wood floor restoration techniques on this website. Upon moving into my first home, we knew that our wood floors were in desperate need of attention. The boards were peeling, cracking and warping at various spots across the surface. We decided to try to refinish the flooring rather than tear it all up and start over. The refinishing process made the floors look a lot better, but did not remove all of the imperfections. I will discuss the techniques, tools and materials used in the restoration process. I will also explore the other options available to people who want to refinish their wood floors. Thank you for coming by my site. I hope to see you again soon.

As structures of homes age, problems will begin to surface. Some of the issues with your old home will need small repairs, such as replacing rotten wood or other maintenance repairs. More serious issues like settling foundations, failing supports or storm damage require more work and are costlier to repair. Dealing with foundation problems that cause structural damage is a common issue when renovating older homes. Here are some of the foundation problems that cause structural damage:
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Foundation leaks are an extremely serious plumbing problem, in which water is able to seep into your foundation where it can cause cracking and shifting. This can result in severe structural damage that can manifest itself in a number of different places throughout your home.
Thankfully, there are a number of early warning signs that you can keep an eye out for to help determine when your home may be experiencing a foundation leak so that you can contact a professional to fix the problem before it becomes serious.
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Gear pumps are vital to fluid transfers in various machinery, including power tools and engines. There are several types of pumps available and choosing the right one for your particular application can sometimes be challenging. To help you make the right decision, here is what you need to know.
What Features Should You Look For?
There are differences between the different types of gear pumps that help determine which ones you need for your application.
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In many cases, a roof on a commercial building is flat and covered in rubber material with seams between each sheet that have to be sealed. When the roof was installed, it was free from leaks but over time the seams can start to leak and the material can get a hole or tear in it that will allow water to penetrate the roof. What options do you have to repair a flat roof that doesn't involve replacement of the entire roof?
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